A380 changes
Nov 17, 2016 | 4:01 am
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A380 changes
Apologies if it is noted elsewhere, but BT have an article about the 85th A380 - and the changes to Y and J.
The biggest change to J seems to be that the overhead bins are gone for the aisle/window seats...which is even more of a reason to avoid the middle seats!
Article here - https://www.businesstraveller.com/bu...nfigured-a380/
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The biggest change to J seems to be that the overhead bins are gone for the aisle/window seats...which is even more of a reason to avoid the middle seats!
Article here - https://www.businesstraveller.com/bu...nfigured-a380/
M
Nov 17, 2016 | 6:11 am
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The press release was mentioned in the fleet guide thread a couple of days ago (post #157), but no discussion on it.
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Nov 17, 2016 | 7:25 am
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Thanks for the links!
I'm surprised no photos the enlarged TV etc.
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I'm surprised no photos the enlarged TV etc.
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Nov 17, 2016 | 9:46 am
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Nov 17, 2016 | 12:56 pm
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I think a twin engine is more efficient in liters fuel per passenger km than a quad engine.
But does the article mean the A380neo ? Or a new twin engine version of the A380 ?
Nov 17, 2016 | 1:36 pm
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I thought that A350 will (also) be the plane for such routes. Currently, the longest flight is done by an A380 (DXB-AKL) at a cost of 100 unbookable seats (otherwise it won't make the 14000km to AKL), but mostly it is a B777L without seating restrictions.
I think a twin engine is more efficient in liters fuel per passenger km than a quad engine.
But does the article mean the A380neo ? Or a new twin engine version of the A380 ?
I think a twin engine is more efficient in liters fuel per passenger km than a quad engine.
But does the article mean the A380neo ? Or a new twin engine version of the A380 ?
Nov 17, 2016 | 7:32 pm
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Apologies if it is noted elsewhere, but BT have an article about the 85th A380 - and the changes to Y and J.
The biggest change to J seems to be that the overhead bins are gone for the aisle/window seats...which is even more of a reason to avoid the middle seats!
Article here - https://www.businesstraveller.com/bu...nfigured-a380/
M
The biggest change to J seems to be that the overhead bins are gone for the aisle/window seats...which is even more of a reason to avoid the middle seats!
Article here - https://www.businesstraveller.com/bu...nfigured-a380/
M
Nov 18, 2016 | 12:22 am
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Does like a bit BAish (777dormitory wise). I like the rear cabin, seat 23 A/K in particular.
That picture is a intense. Not far off looking like a kaleidoscope.
Safe & Happy Travels
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That picture is a intense. Not far off looking like a kaleidoscope.
Safe & Happy Travels
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Nov 18, 2016 | 2:13 am
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Nov 18, 2016 | 8:15 am
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The FT article mentioned in-seat minibars. Does that mean the onboard bar is going away? On my next EK flight, I was planning to fly in J to experience this on the 14+ hour TATL route.
